Grown by Bryon Rinke
Pleurothallis rubella is an intermediate to warm growing epiphyte found at elevations between 1100 – 1400 meters (3,600 – 5,250 ft.). Two color forms are described for this species; the red form grows in Panama and a yellow form grows in Colombia.
Rare in cultivation; Pleurothallis rubella prefers low light, warm temperatures, and high humidity conditions. The flower shown is the Colombian form grown by Bryon Rinke.
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References:
Luer, C. A. (1986). Icones Pleurothallidinarum III. Systematics of Pleurothallis (Orchidaceae). Missouri Botanical Gardens.
Missouri Botanical Gardens VAST (2006). Pleurothallis rubella. Available: http://mobot.mobot.org/W3T/Search/vast.html
Orchids of the Pleurothallid Alliance (2006). Pleurothallis rubella. Available: http://www.pleurothallids.com/pleurothallis_rubella.htm